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I've always enjoyed visiting this aquarium with friends, but bringing my son along for the first time really highlighted how family-friendly it is! There are tons of exhibits to explore, many designed with kids and strollers in mind. My toddler absolutely loved the carpeted theater area near the entrance--it was dark, cool, and spacious, giving him plenty of room to roam. The outdoor playground is a nice touch, but we spent most of our time inside enjoying all the amazing exhibits. We especially loved the interactive bird section--having them land on us was such a fun experience! There's a great variety of animals to see, from penguins to otters to sharks, and... read full review
Located on Aquarium Way, is my daughter's favorite aquarium, Aquarium of The Pacific. With a parking structure across the street, this Aquarium has great access. This aquarium does a great job making sure the kids are interacting, whether it's the info booklet, with places for stamps from each section, creating their own sea animals, frogs, etc, petting sharks and rays sections, or the workers that are always helpful and go out of their way to see how you are doing and interact with you. The animals are very healthy and seem to be thriving. Love how they have wash stations everywhere. They also, have many food areas, in case you're hungry. The gift shop... read full review
The aquarium is one of my family's favorite hang outs! The yearly membership is a good value as well as the discounted parking. We love the new exhibits like the frogs and the coloring area. My son could sit there for hours coloring sea creatures and sending them onto the big screen but it's limited to 2 turns per person! I always discover something new when I visit. Last time it was the porcupine fish that seemed particularly interested in us. Later I googled those lil guys and found out they have a playful personality, so maybe it was really curious about us humans! Cool! My only gripe is the food prices in the cafe. I get it, they have to do it, but jeeeeez... read full review